October in the Chicago Southland!
Get ready for a ghoulishly great Halloween in the Chicago Southland this October! Find the best local spot for trick-or-treating; enjoy Halloween fun at Haunted Trails Burbank and Joliet; get a spooky look of the Chicago Southland on a bus tour; get a taste of local nostalgia at Aurelio’s in Homewood; check out 15 Chicago Southland fun facts; take a virtual tour of Lake Katherine Nature Center and check out some upcoming events.
All treats, no tricks
Nothing beats Halloween sweets, and the Chicago Southland will be host to many safe trick-or-treating events this year.
On October 25th, your little candy monsters can enjoy the Halloween Party and trick or treating on The Village Green in Palos Park. On October 26th, trick-or-treat at Fox Pointe in Lansing, Terrace Centre in Worth, Millenium Park in Homewood, Downtown Frankfort and Hampton Inn & Suites in Bridgeview. For a Trunk-Or-Treat/Drive-In movie combo, head over to 90 Town Center Drive in University Park, also taking place on the 26th! The Halloween Candy Giveaway at the Village of Olympia Fields will take place October 27th and the Trick-Or-Treat at Matteson Area Public Library District on October 31st.
Halloween happenings at Haunted Trails
If you’re looking for more Halloween fun for your young ones, Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center in Burbank and Haunted Trails Family Amusement Park & Picnics in Joliet will be holding a variety of festive activities and Halloween-themed dining options in addition to their usual excitement. Check out the Burbank and Joliet locations to see everything they have to offer this season.
Take a ‘spooooky’ bus tour
What better a way to get into the spooky spirit than with a Ghost Tour through various haunted spots? Check out our Ghost Tour blog to hear about a terrifically terrifying tour you can take throughout the Chicago Southland.
Get a taste of nostalgia at Aurelio’s
Craving a slice of nostalgia? Discover the secret to Aurelio’s timeless pizza recipe in Homewood. Learn how requesting your pizza from the “old oven” can transport you back to cherished memories and savor the taste that’s been delighting customers for 65 years. Read all about it in our Get a Taste of Nostalgia blog.
15 Chicago Southland fun facts
The Chicago Southland is a special place, nestled about 30 miles from the City of Chicago made up of an array of large and small south and southwest suburbs that offer so much in the way of shopping, dining, sports, recreation, entertainment, lodging and more. It’s an ideal place for a getaway – whether you’re a couple, a family, a group or a business traveler. Check out a few fun facts about this little corner of the Midwest in our 15 Fun Facts blog!
Take a virtual tour of Lake Katherine Nature Center
It’s a great time to get out for a cool autumn walk and check out the changing leaves, and Lake Katherine Nature Center in Palos Heights is the perfect spot to do so! Take a virtual tour of the gardens and explore the trail before heading out for your own hike!
Hot Dog and Pizza Passes
Try some of the Chicago Southland’s most iconic foods with our newest mobile passports; the Pizza Pass and the Hot Diggity Dog Pass. Head out to some of the Chicago Southland’s favorite spots to get a slice of pizza or a classic Chicago-style dog and earn points along the way. Check in at multiple locations to earn enough points for some free Chicago Southland swag! You can also check out our other passes for music, golf, dining and more!
Visit Chicago Southland Animated Video
Always dedicated to providing valuable resources for both travelers and residents, we’ve created an animated educational video to encourage visitors and groups from beyond our borders to explore our region and utilize its resources. This animated video explains why you, your family, your groups and your companies should venture into and invest in the Chicago Southland region.
